Project Manager Opening!

The Collier Companies, the largest private owner/operator of multifamily housing in country, is seeking an experienced Project Manager- Front End Construction to join our team in Gainesville, FL!

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Multi-family design or related construction design experience. Responsiblefor but not limited to: design plan review, job costing and estimating, bidding and assisting in-house teams in project management, working with architects, design development, working with municipalities & governmental agencies the entitlement process, interacting with and reporting to JV partners/owners/GC’s, RFI’s, change orders, submittals/resubmittals, budgets and contract negotiation/review.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required:

• Experience in multi-family, mid-rise, AL, hotel or similar multi-story project design
• Strong front end design experience, as well as, project management, planning, design and the bid process
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (architects, GCs, engineers) and in-house departments such as Operations, Finance and Asset Management
• Strong plan review experience, with the ability to spot plan inconsistencies and proposing design enhancements/modification
• Strong Experience in job bidding and contract negotiation
• Experience working with municipalities and other governmental agencies
• Well versed in project sequencing and scheduling
• Job cost control and cost control reporting
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project)
• Professional degree in Architecture or Engineering strongly preferred

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with in-house departments to develop a succinct concept to present to architects for initial design
• Work with the architect and engineers as the design process unfolds
• Coordinate all phases of design to ensure plans are  internally consistent and in line with expectations of municipal agencies and TCC end-Users (Operations and Asset Management)
• Manage the bidding process for architects, engineers and GC’s
• Ensure job estimates are complete and accurate and bid deadlines are met
• Direct pre-con activity to ensure permits are approved and contract documents are completed
• Build schedule of value for project
• Review/troubleshoot General contractor draw requests and change order requests for submission for payment (as needed)
• Conflict resolution
• Schedule and conduct regular job meetings with all parties (internal and external) as required for success
• Ensure the job progress is communicated and documented through verbal and/or written reports on regular basis
• Maintain and foster positive working relationships with all parties involved
• Represent TCC as a professional at all times

The Collier Companies offers a competitive salary and bonus structure. After 60 days, employee will receive benefits of paid vacation, Health, Dental, LTD and Group Life Insurance. Also, enroll into our amazing 401K match!

EOE/DFWP

Please send resumes to: Careers@CollierCompanies.com

OR you can apply on the website: www.CollierCompanies.com Careers tab, Join our team